Collard Greens

Collard Greens Facts:

Collard greens are a part of the cabbage family. Instead of growing in a tight “head” of leaves like other cabbages, it grows in a loose bouquet (1). They are good sources of vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium (2). They also contain phytochemicals called “glucosinolates” that may reduce the risk for cancer and heart disease (3,4). The glucosinolates are responsible for collards’ bitter flavor (3).